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🍁 Impress your guests with seasonal styles
Rotating images of fall furniture from Wayfair.
From cozy fire pits and themed bakeware to seasonal statement pieces, Wayfair has countless finds for fall.  | Photos by Wayfair
Fall is here. Read: It’s officially hosting season. Whether you’re throwing football watch parties, a spooky Halloween soirée, or a festive Thanksgiving feast, now’s the time to refresh your home with the steals of the season.

Today, Oct. 7 is the last day to shop Way Day — aka Wayfair’s huge sale — and you won’t want to miss the thousands of limited-time deals on all things home goods. We’re talking up to 80% off, free shipping, and flash deals.

So without further ado, let’s get party planning. Here’s what we’re eyeing:

Kitchen essentials

  • Autumn treats cake pan: Leaves, pumpkins, and acorns adorn this charming nonstick pan.
  • Modern bar cart: Perfect for displaying your favorite bottle of Aviation Gin, this bar on wheels can be easily moved.
  • Bar tools set: While we’re talking special drinks, you’ll probably need this, too.
  • Le Creuset baking dishes: Cook your favorite family recipe in style with this must-have trifecta.
  • Chips and dips platter: Assemble your go-to game day snacks to cheer on the Ducks in this sleek porcelain dish.

Dinner with a view

  • Vintage-inspired globe chandelier: They say a new light fixture can transform a room, and this three-light pendant looks like it will do the trick (or treat).
  • Upholstered dining chairs: Modern style meets supreme comfort with this set of ergonomically designed seats.
  • Stoneware pumpkin trio: Adorn your mantle with these harvest-hued decorations to add a bountiful burst of fall color to any room.
  • Extendable dining table: Need more space? This solid wood table comes with a leaf to help accommodate extra guests and plenty of home-cooked dishes — or takeout from Cartopia.

Outdoor entertaining

Pro tip: Give your guests something to talk about with this revolutionary smart bidet, complete with four cleaning modes + a heated seat.
 
Asked
 

What’s most likely to impress you at a party?

A. Stunning table settings
B. Themed food and drinks
C. Comfortable places to sit, soft blankets + fluffy pillows
D. Outdoor seating with a fire feature
E. Vibes (think: seasonal decor, warm lighting, and good music)
 
 
Events
Monday, Oct. 7
  • Trivia Night (Hosted by Rain Brain Trivia) | Monday, Oct. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden | Free | Pile in with your friends for a pub quiz and a side of Kansas City-style barbecue.
  • Go Lights Out 2024 | Monday, Oct. 7-Saturday, Oct. 19 | 11 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Limit your light pollution to help migrating birds navigate our airspace safely.
Tuesday, Oct. 8
  • Big Cheese Poetry Slam | Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Hi-Lo Hotel | $5+ | Don’t go alone provolone, bring your friends to help decide which poets take home the cheddar.
  • Andy Grammer - Greater Than: A One Man Show | Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 8 p.m. | Newmark Theatre | $59+ | Spend the evening with this Grammy Award-winning singer who also shares poetry and stories with the audience.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
Thursday, Oct. 10
  • Pitch Latino | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | OMSI | $25 | Latino startup entrepreneurs are invited to this networking event that provides a platform to share and cultivate ideas in front of a crowd.
  • Portland Fermentation Festival - A Tasting Extravaganza! | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 6-9 p.m. | Ecotrust Building | $15+ | Enjoy fermented foods and beverages and pay a visit to the Starter Culture Sharing & Adoption Center so you can make your own sourdough or kombucha.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Shop
  • New Seasons Market will now offer online shopping with Amazon as well as same-day delivery through Prime. The partnership differs from Instacart, which uses its own gig employees to shop; Amazon orders will be put together by New Seasons employees before getting picked up by delivery couriers. (Portland Business Journal)
Eat
  • Can we get this news prepared double-double, animal-style? Fans of the burger chain In-N-Out will get the lingo — and be excited to hear that plans for a location in Beaverton have been reapproved following an unsuccessful appeal filed by local residents. The opening date is yet to be confirmed. (Eater Portland)
Community
  • Cheers to the Land is a collaboration between craft beverage makers and the Oregon Agricultural Trust to protect farmland from encroaching development. Breweries and cideries will make products that highlight locally grown ingredients, selling them in local grocery stores + bottle shops and serving them in their taprooms starting Saturday, Oct. 12.
Outdoors
  • Feel the earth, move, under your feet. Geologists recorded six earthquakes around Mount Adams in September — the most in a month since recording began in 1982. The tremors around Washington’s second-tallest volcano were minor, ranging from magnitude 0.9 to 2; typically, earthquakes are measured there every two or three years. (KGW)
Weather
  • Although Portland doesn’t have to worry about hurricanes, there are plenty of freak weather events that can torment the region. You’ve heard of tornadoes, and possibly even waterspouts, but what about... a fog tsunami? (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Sports
Festival
Wellness
  • We recently caught up with the Couples Clinic of Portland’s newest counselor, Jordan Nickel-Dubin, MA, to see how she helps children and teens navigate common issues they might face now that school is back in session — see her advice.*
 
Try This
 

✌️ Pick two for your Portland dream life
Portland Old Town's waterfront has a dim golden glow of an early winter sunset.
Portland’s winters are much more manageable when you can see the big bright orb. | Photo by Mark McClure
Imagine your dream life in Portland. Maybe you’re thinking of better weather, easier transit, and freebies from your favorite local spots — but it can’t be that easy, right? We make the hypothetical rules here, and you can only pick two.

We took to Instagram to ask our followers to choose from these five dream scenarios:
  • Timbers/Blazers tickets for life
  • Consistent winter sunshine
  • Endless supply of your favorite local coffee
  • Smoke-free skies in summer
  • No rush hour traffic
Not surprisingly, the biggest winners were a traffic-free commute and clean, breathable air, but we want to hear from our readers, too. Cast your vote for the top two options you’d pick.
 
Answered
 

When you attend a game/concert at the Rose Quarter, where do you park?
The Moda Center in Portland, Oregon is adorned with a sign that says we are all trail blazers.

You have to find a new path to Blazers games if you typically park in the Eliot neighborhood.

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Photo by Mark McClure

It seems like public transportation is the most-popular option here, with 46% of readers saying that’s their preferred method. Others said parking in a garage (31%) and street parking (15%), with a few shouts for riding a bike and getting dropped off by Uber.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Ben
From the editor
I spent a wonderful-yet-busy Saturday with my family sipping fresh-hopped beer at TopWire Hop Project and celebrating my aunt’s retirement at Champoeg State Heritage Area. Yesterday, we also attended the Portland Greek Festival and feasted on gyros. Weekends don’t get much better than that.
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